Senior Project Manager
Description
Job Description
Pape-Dawson is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our growing engineering team. This is an opportunity for a proven engineering leader to take ownership of complex projects, build lasting client relationships, mentor the next generation of professionals, and play a meaningful role in the continued growth of our organization.
Our team carries forward the legacy and reputation of GradyMinor , a respected name with deep roots in the communities we serve. As part of Pape-Dawson, that legacy is now backed by the resources, expertise, and expanded opportunities of a larger, multidisciplinary organization.
We’re looking for someone who is ready to bring their technical expertise, leadership, and entrepreneurial mindset to an organization where they can make a real impact.
What You’ll Do
You’ll serve as a key leader within Pape-Dawson, taking ownership of complex assignments from pursuit through delivery while building strong relationships with clients and developing the people around you.
Lead & Deliver
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Lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of multiple complex engineering projects, with accountability for quality, schedule, budget, and profitability.
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Provide strategic, technical, and managerial leadership throughout the project lifecycle.
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Develop and negotiate project scopes, budgets, schedules, proposals, and contracts.
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Oversee project financial performance, staffing plans, and resource allocation.
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Review and approve technical deliverables to ensure they meet applicable standards, regulations, and client expectations.
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Lead or oversee QA/QC, risk management, and issue resolution to keep projects moving forward.
Build Client Partnerships
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Serve as a trusted advisor and principal point of contact for key clients.
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Develop relationships that lead to repeat business, expanded opportunities, and long-term partnerships.
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Represent Pape-Dawson with clients, agencies, boards, and other stakeholders.
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Communicate technical and strategic information with confidence and clarity.
Develop People & Teams
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Lead and motivate multidisciplinary project teams while creating an environment where people can do their best work.
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Mentor Project Managers and technical staff, helping them grow their technical, project management, and leadership skills.
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Provide guidance and oversight to teams of approximately 5–7 employees.
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Contribute to a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Grow the Business
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Play an active role in expanding Pape-Dawson’s presence in the markets and communities we serve.
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Lead and support business development efforts, including RFQs, proposals, interviews, pursuits, and key client strategies.
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Identify opportunities to deepen existing client relationships and develop new ones.
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Leverage your industry knowledge, professional relationships, and market perspective to help drive continued growth.
Shape the Future
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Contribute to firmwide initiatives focused on design standards, technical best practices, operational excellence, and staff development.
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Help identify opportunities to improve how we work, deliver projects, serve clients, and develop our people.
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Balance client needs with team and business priorities while maintaining a high standard of performance and integrity.
What You Bring
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Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
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Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the state(s) required to support project work.
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8+ years of relevant engineering and project management experience , depending on service area.
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Demonstrated success leading complex projects from concept through completion.
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Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing multiple concurrent assignments.
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A strong track record of developing and maintaining client relationships.
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Experience mentoring staff, developing Project Managers, and leading teams of approximately 5–7 employees.
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Strong business development, communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
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The ability to think strategically while remaining engaged in the technical and project details that drive successful outcomes.
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The ability to adapt to shifting priorities, manage competing deadlines, and keep teams moving forward.
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Availability to work Monday–Friday, with flexibility for overtime as project demands require.
Why Pape-Dawson?
A Legacy You Can Build On. A Future You Can Help Shape.
When you join Pape-Dawson , you’re joining an organization with the strength and resources to take your career further—while continuing the legacy of GradyMinor , a name that has built lasting relationships and a strong reputation for quality engineering and client service.
Our growth creates opportunities for experienced professionals to have a bigger voice, lead meaningful work, and expand their impact.
You’ll have the opportunity to:
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Lead meaningful projects that shape the communities where we live and work.
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Build on the GradyMinor legacy while helping define what comes next.
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Grow your leadership career with the support and resources of Pape-Dawson.
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Work directly with clients and become a trusted advisor within your market.
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Mentor and develop talented professionals while building high-performing teams.
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Expand your opportunities through collaboration with professionals across disciplines, markets, and locations.
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Bring your ideas to the table and help influence how we deliver projects and serve our clients.
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Be part of something growing , with the stability and resources of an established organization behind you.
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If you need an accommodation or assistance with completing your application due to a disability or special need, please contact our team at [email protected] or call (210) 375-9000.
EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.